You guys are correct I am 1800 over on sae tow ratings! The truck and camper were purchased in late 2014 they are both 15s and i haven’t had any issues.. most of the weight is from the oversized wheels which affects bearings, breaking, shocks... each rim and tire tip the scale at about 130lbs. tires are 78lbs each by themselves. The rims are 22”x12” and eat up the difference making up the 130lbs for each wheel. Most this weight is not a carrying weight but a momentum weight.
Plus the cat scale tickets were a loaded weight with my wife, daughter, chihuahua, two rabbits, and I. Most my speeds are set with cruise control on level ground set to 65-70mph if there are a lot of hills I tend to drive with my foot not because it won’t keep speed but to preserve fuel economy.
This is the reason I have now upgraded to heavy duty rotors ceramic pads, and heavy duty bilsteins and springs to include airbags with upgraded internal bump stops..
The question is did any of this change the stability of the truck? Yes, it definitely did, I can corner and stop with confidence holding the load. Did I have problems before the upgrades? Honestly no I didn’t.. Most of the upgrades were influenced by what people say you can’t do on forums.. Surprisingly, either I got a well built truck from Toyota and not a Friday before the weekend build or better yet I know my rig. I hide nothing from my dealer and they know I tow heavy... I do visit three dealerships one named Allen Toyota, Ray Brandt toyota, and toyota of Slidell. Allen does my oil changes and maintenance because it’s on the way to Gulfport mississippi which my wife and I frequent a lot. Ray Brandt we use for dealer installed upgrades like suspension and alignments since they usually take longer to install we go to the mall for the day. Toyota of Slidell we use for courtesy wash jobs. Allen toyota has done the servicing on the differential and hub bearings. All looked as if the truck was a normal driven truck meaning all within tolerance and viscosity. The dealer clearly stated if the truck is not dogged and kept out of salt water it will last as it has 3/4 ton parts. I do know they aren’t the manufacturer, however, they see the trucks come in for service when the manufacturers just build and put price tags on their engineering aspects.
Next visit I am going to have them inspect all ball joints and hitch mounts.. As for the engine and transmission they are very well mated and work like a champ, the dealer actually wants me to purchase their magnuson supercharger and they want to consider a semi sponsorship to cover the labor.. I honestly don’t see the need for almost 150 horsepower more causing more fuel consumption. I could stand corrected because the torque gains also go up.
Look I was always a Chevy man for trucks, but somehow this damn Toyota has surprised the shit outta me!!! If they come out with a diesel I might consider it but I really don’t want to get rid of this truck because it does so well.. I do know what powerstroke, duramax, and Cummins feel like. I drive them at work for the government and we do push them hard.. can’t keep the f550 out of the shop for repairs the duramax seem to hold up decently and the Cummins well they aren’t bad. Could and will they pull the same load I have better than the tundra? Sure they can but simply put this tundra works for my family and fits in my garage and is fun as shit to drive.. I also don’t have any issues being passed or passing semis on the interstate from the turbulence or vacuum created. I have towed the fifth wheel in 30+ mph winds, usually at around 60-65mph give or take.
Main prob I have is I can’t keep my wife out of the damn truck she prefers driving that instead of her 2011 BMW F10550i dinan stage4..
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My daily driver is a 2012 Jeep srt8 hence the like for performance handling.
The Cadillac is a 2014 XTS V
Hope you guys understand, my rig has fit my family needs and we have enjoyed it every bit...